{"product_id":"9781861089977","title":"The Knot Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the essential skill of tying the appropriate knot.\u003c\/b\u003e Let's be honest: adhesive tape and Velcro have their uses, but they have not rendered knots redundant; no technological advance ever will. That's why it's essential to know how to tie not only the useful ones but also the beautiful ones. And that's what \u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Knot Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e will show you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFifty knots you won't be able to live without.\u003c\/b\u003e Some have been chosen for their fame, some for their beauty, and some because they are knots that everyone should know how to tie. On every great theme, there are always possible variations, and, as the text makes clear, from time to time people come up with new effective methods of tying. Many of the knots featured are strongly associated with sailing, but even the saltiest of them have extensive applications on land that you will turn to over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eRich in knots and their stories:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 50 knots are classified by their areas of use: climbing, boating, scouting, camping, arborist, rescue, fishing, household, general, equestrian, livestock, indicated by color coded symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe method of tying each knot is clearly illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step line drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnecdotes reveal the history or fascinating facts about the featured knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Knot Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e is enjoyable reading, whether or knot you learn every one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050232266992,"sku":"9781861089977","price":13.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781861089977_p0.jpg?v=1763600483","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781861089977","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}